Product Manager (Radar)
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Job Location:
Boulder, CO - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 155000 - 210000
Posted on:
10-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Product Lead Manager Radar Systems
Location: Boulder CO
Degree: Bachelors (Electrical Engineering required; Masters preferred)
Salary Range: $155000 $210000 / year
Overview
We are seeking a Product Line Lead (PLL) to define and execute the strategy roadmap and technical direction for a portfolio of advanced radar technologies. This role is ideal for a technically strong and strategically minded leader who thrives at the intersection of engineering product management and mission execution.
The PLL will drive radar product development from concept through end-of-life ensuring that each product meets customer requirements supports next-generation missions and maintains technical and competitive relevance in the defense and aerospace sectors.
Core Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Roadmap
Develop and maintain product line strategies that align with customer requirements market trends and company capabilities.
Build and execute a long-term roadmap for radar systems and subsystems that address current and future mission needs.
Translate strategic objectives into actionable technical development plans.
Product Lifecycle Management
Lead multi-disciplinary teams through product development production transition and sustainment activities.
Ensure products meet cost performance and schedule objectives with significant autonomy from the Market Segment Lead.
Oversee configuration management risk mitigation and lifecycle optimization for radar systems.
Capture & Proposal Support
Partner with business development teams to identify shape and win new opportunities.
Lead or contribute to proposal efforts and RFI responses ensuring strong technical approaches competitive positioning and alignment with customer expectations.
Cross-Functional Leadership
Coordinate efforts across engineering manufacturing supply chain and program management teams.
Drive collaboration resolve technical and programmatic challenges and ensure consistent communication across stakeholders.
Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
Engage directly with customers and end-users to understand mission needs and technical requirements.
Collaborate with program managers who retain contractual oversight to focus on the execution and innovation of radar product strategies.
Technology Stewardship
Stay current with advancements in radar and RF technologies and integrate relevant innovations into design processes and product architectures.
Required Qualifications
U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (Masters preferred)
10 years of relevant experience in defense aerospace or high-tech industries
Proven experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams and programs
Deep technical knowledge of RF components including amplifiers attenuators phase shifters and mixers
Proficiency in RF signal budget analysis for metrics such as gain noise figure and power
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex hardware systems
Proficiency in Python or another technical programming language
Hands-on experience with RF test equipment (network analyzers spectrum analyzers)
Familiarity with PCB design and assembly (Altium Designer preferred)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting complex technical concepts clearly
Awareness of emerging RF and radar technologies and ability to integrate innovations into ongoing product development
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with RF front-end design and antenna design/testing
Proficiency with electromagnetic simulation tools (HFSS FEKO CST Microwave Office)
Hands-on experience with phased array antenna systems design integration or operation
Understanding of electronic attack and protection techniques
Advanced degree in engineering or a related technical field
Work Environment
Full-time: 40 hours/week; typically MondayFriday 8:00 AM 4:30 PM (flexible based on workload and management discretion)
Travel: Minimal to none expected
Supervisory Responsibility: None
Physical Requirements: Regular verbal communication and visual focus; may involve occasional lifting or file handling. Reasonable accommodations available as needed.
Benefits
4 weeks of paid time off annually
Flexible scheduling and hybrid work environment
Tuition reimbursement
Up to 6% 401(k) match
Comprehensive health dental and vision coverage
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to fair and equitable practices across all aspects of employment including selection promotion and compensation. Discrimination harassment or retaliation based on any legally protected category including race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy age disability veteran status or other protected status is prohibited. We proudly support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Time Management
- Data Analytics
- Analytical
- Agile
- Requirement Gathering
- Strategic thinking
- Visio
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Market Research
- UML
- Cross Functional Teams
